Creating value for Canadians
CDEV advances economic prosperity for Canada by delivering financial and commercial expertise that government relies on.
About CDEV
A unique Crown corporation
Our commercial expertise and skill set is unique within the federal government. Our experts have extensive private and public sector backgrounds, including investment banking, asset management, financial services, consulting, legal and mergers and acquisitions, driven by our values and a shared purpose to help build a stronger, more prosperous Canada.
Learn MoreHeadquartered in Toronto, with an office in Ottawa and teams in portfolio companies across the country, CDEV has a small, high-performing team, a highly efficient operating model, and an independent board of directors accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Finance.
Our Mission
Advance economic prosperity for Canada through delivering financial and commercial expertise as the trusted advisor and active asset manager to government.
Our Values
Integrity
We build trust by doing what is right, always.
Excellence
We push for the highest standards to deliver outstanding outcomes.
Accountability
We take ownership, hold each other to account, and are empowered to deliver on our commitments.
Agility
We adapt quickly, leveraging our diverse skills and capabilities to execute at the speed of business.
Collaboration
We work as one team, to achieve more together.
Growth Mindset
We stay curious, creative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Meet the Team
Executive Leadership Team
Meet the leaders who are helping to drive our business forward.
Elizabeth Wademan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Gallardo
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Akers
Chief Administrative Officer
Russ Wenman
Executive Vice President and Group Head, Execution and Advisory
Thomas Chanzy
Vice President and Head, Communications and Public Affairs
Louise Youdale
Vice President, People and Culture
Sébastien Labelle
Vice President
Tess Lofsky
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Board of Directors
Our independent Board of Directors provides governance, strategic guidance and deep financial and business expertise.
Dwight Ball
Board Chair
Jennifer Reynolds
Chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee
Alicia Damley
Chair of the Audit Committee
Sandra Rosch
Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee
Sean W. Strickland
Director
Elizabeth Wademan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Our History
Impact over decades
